Beaver Creek Reserve is a 360-acre
property that includes the Wise Nature
Center, Hobbs Observatory, and a
unique Butterfly House. The property is
a mixture of upland hardwood forest,
prairie, and lowland floodplain forest.
The waterfalls and sandy beaches of
the Eau Claire River offer a glimpse of a
Louisiana Waterthrush or a gray fox as
they comes to drink the cool water.
Tufted Titmice, Great Crested
Flycatchers, American Kestrels and
Cooper’s Hawks are found on the property
along with Song Sparrows and
House Wrens.
Overlooking Beaver Creek, the Wise
Nature Center offers interpretive displays
and live animal exhibits. Miles of
hiking trails, a wildlife photography
blind, butterfly gardens, feeding stations
and boardwalks make any visit
here enjoyable. The Hobbs Observatory
has a pair of computer-operated telescopes.
The Butterfly House is a great
place to photograph butterflies as they
sip nectar on plants grown for them in the nearby greenhouse.

Directions: From Fall Creek, drive north 3.5 miles on Cty. K; then follow
signs to the property.